Numbers Reveal What We Can't Naturally Grasp

Statistical understanding is not an innate human ability; it requires formal mathematical concepts like algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and calculus to be comprehended. Humans naturally struggle with interpreting random events and tend to seek meaning in coincidences, illustrated by the feeling of unexpectedly meeting a childhood friend in an unfamiliar place. This highlights the need for a learned approach to statistics, making it clear that first impressions and anecdotal accounts are often insufficient for understanding complex data.